Ava Sterling glanced around quickly, not seeing Poe Vaughn, she stopped looking and immediately went behind the teacher, changing her shoes swiftly, and said, "Teacher, I’ll escort you." "Miss Sterling, there’s really no need. I’m familiar with the way in the neighborhood and can leave on my own." "Miss Sterling, you have a lot on your plate, focus on your things, no need to bother with me." Once out the door, the teacher was about to leave, but Ava Sterling insisted on escorting her. The teacher stopped and firmly refused. This was not courtesy, she genuinely didn’t need Ava Sterling to escort her. Ava Sterling knew it was because the teacher had seen Poe Vaughn, so she insisted no further. Conveniently, since Poe Vaughn had returned, her time had become extremely tight, so the teacher’s words meant she didn’t have to persist. "Alright, then I won’t see you off, indeed there’s a lot to handle at home. Take care, teacher." The teacher felt more at ease without Ava Sterling seeing her off. After all, Ava Sterling was Poe Vaughn’s wife. It wasn’t quite proper to have the wife of such a significant figure personally see her off. The teacher smiled reassuringly, "Alright, Miss Sterling, see you tomorrow." Ava Sterling immediately beamed, "See you tomorrow, teacher!" She waved to the teacher, watching her leave until she turned the corner, and then closed the door and looked into the living room. Ava Sterling returned to the living room, first checking the kitchen, but there was no sign of Poe Vaughn, and the kitchen was spotlessly clean, with no trace of Mrs. Wei. Mrs. Wei must have left. But Poe Vaughn wasn’t necessarily gone. Ava Sterling didn’t dare be careless, she went to the bedroom and opened the door. Instantly, she saw someone standing outside on the balcony on the phone. Ava Sterling breathed a sigh of relief, seeing him at home made her feel at ease, otherwise who knows what might happen. However, Ava Sterling’s heart quickly tightened. Because with him being home, she couldn’t follow her usual schedule for rest and work. She hadn’t forgotten the promise she made to him before. They were to continue after her class. Unbearable, unbearable, it was simply unbearable... She didn’t want to continue, she wanted to read books. Thinking this, Ava Sterling’s face soured. In an instant, she made a wry face. Poe Vaughn heard the commotion outside but did not speak, nor did he turn around then. He never turned to look at Ava Sterling. He didn’t see Ava Sterling’s current wry face. However, Ava Sterling quickly shifted her mindset and that bitter distress disappeared. He was busy now, so she would read first. Any reading time was precious. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel~fire~net She would continue when he was done with his work. With these thoughts, Ava Sterling quietly closed the bedroom door and tiptoed out, grabbed a book, curled up on the living room sofa, and began to read. Poe Vaughn listened to the report on his phone, the extremely light click sound came from behind. He knew and did not stop her. At nine o’clock in the evening, it was neither late nor early; the city was still bustling, with many voices. The sound of vehicles was prominent, and it was still a while from the deep silence. Poe Vaughn stood in front of the balcony, hands in pockets, looking at the night scene so different from Green Mountain Villa, letting the breeze blow over him, his face indifferent and calm. "President Vaughn, should we get involved in this matter?" Quentin Quinn detailed the situation and asked. And he asked with much unease. Because the matter he reported was not a business one, but a personal affair. This private matter was unrelated to the Vaughn Family but was related to the Rhodes Family. Just ten minutes ago, he received a call saying Julian Rhodes went abroad to gamble with friends, lost a lot of money, and in the end, used Poe Vaughn’s name to borrow more money, which he also lost. Julian Rhodes had gone while drunk, and from what he gathered, was mostly set up, otherwise, he couldn’t have lost so much, even to the extent of using Poe Vaughn’s name. Initially, Julian Rhodes didn’t think much of it, but as the losses grew larger, he realized something was wrong and tried to escape. But he was caught and held. People over there called directly, intensively, reaching his end. Quentin knew well the nature of this young master of the Rhodes Family. He was brash and heedless, doing whatever he wanted with no concern. Being spoiled, pampered since young by the Rhodes Family and now at this age, was beyond their control. This young master was quite the troublemaker, particularly spirited, causing numerous troubles for the Rhodes Family. To the extent that whenever people spoke of this young master, they would just smile silently and shake their heads. Same father, different mothers, naturally producing different children. No one was greatly surprised at Julian Rhodes having such a nature. Because his mother was not someone who could be presented respectably, back then, when the Vaughn Family and the Rhodes Family had such a public fall-out, Poe Vaughn’s father chose a woman from a small, humble family over a noble lady of high status. Didn’t know what he saw in her. Anyway, no one really liked the Rhodes Family. To be precise, it was Julian Rhodes’s parents and their family whose reputation was poor in this circle. Especially with the rise in Poe Vaughn’s status and power, their reputation became even worse. People were pragmatic, and after all, the responsible party was indeed the Rhodes Family. He hadn’t expected this young master to gamble, even if coaxed into it. But it was idiotic, foolish. Even with different mothers, at least the same father, there should be a limit to such actions, right? But this one was not only worse than Poe Vaughn but exceedingly so. Even getting involved in something like gambling. He truly didn’t know whether Hayden and Ronia had ever taught this son. Afraid not even a day, otherwise how could he be so foolish. But now, with the phone call reaching him, especially with the enormous amount, he had no choice but to tell President Vaughn. Even though he knew President Vaughn might get angry. But there was no choice; regardless of whether to intervene, it had to be reported. Poe Vaughn’s eyes were profoundly deep, the lights outside cast into his eyes, only pausing at the surface, not penetrating. He opened his lips, "Ignore it." His voice was low and calm, without any emotion, nor a hint of displeasure, just like usual. Quentin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Understood, I got it." He hung up the phone. The words of ’President Vaughn’ meant that Julian Rhodes had nothing to do with him; whether to kill or beat, it had nothing to do with him. President Vaughn’s answer was no surprise, ultimately this young master had indeed offended President Vaughn, and President Vaughn was not obligated to care for this worthless half-brother. President Vaughn was never a kind-hearted person, nor someone to meddle in others’ affairs excessively. He thought President Vaughn might have some plan. For instance, taking this opportunity to retaliate against the Rhodes Family or adding fuel to the fire. After all, such an opportunity was quite good, making Hayden and Ronia perturbed. Maybe avenging for the treatment of his mother years ago. But unexpectedly, President Vaughn didn’t. Perhaps knowing no need to add fire, it would burn over there too. Ultimately, this young master’s trouble was quite extraordinary this time. The young master had accumulated a debt of one billion, an amount that was significant for Hayden’s company now. Making Hayden quickly produce this sum wouldn’t be easy. At this moment, Quentin was unusually curious, eager to know the outcome of this matter. Thinking this, after hanging up, Quentin called the people below, relaying their response while instructing them to closely monitor this issue. The process, the result. Perhaps President Vaughn might want to know.